Al Murray and James Holland delve into the world of Second World War books and memoirs, plus they further explore the story of Italy’s war. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspod@gmail.com

Second World War Voices 

The 27th of January is Holocaust Memorial Day, to commemorate this day we are re-sharing our interview with the Holocaust survivor, Selma Van De Perre. Selma van de Perre was a Dutch resistance fighter who was just 17 years old when the Second World War began. Using an alias and fake ID she risked her life travelling across the Netherlands, delivering Allied newspapers and helping Jews evade the Nazis. In July 1944 Selma's luck ran out. She was captured and transported to Ravensbrück as a political prisoner, where she remained until her liberation in 1945. James Holland interviews Selma about her extraordinary wartime story. A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

Jewish Resistance: Selma van de Perre

Al and James often talk about 'walking the ground', but what about 'playing the ground'? Wargamer Nick Skinner takes the boys on a crash course on the hobby, and what wargaming can teach us about the Second World War. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

The Miniature War

How much do you know about the relationship between the Royal Navy and pirates during the Second World War?Vichy France, Hawker Typhoons, and a Jamaican epic are the topics on today's podcast - plus there's also a sneak preview of James' latest book on Italy during the War... A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

Vichy France

James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus continue their conversation on the mobilisation of the US army. What pushed the nation over the edge into full mobilisation and what were the repercussions of this monumental decision? A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

USA: We Have Ways - Mobilisation

“He didn’t go to serve his majesty, he went to fight Hitler, the general consensus in the Caribbean was that if the Nazis defeated Britain, the Caribbean would return to slavery” Mark Johnson joins Al and Jim to discuss the stories and motivations of Caribbean volunteers, including his great uncle John J. Blair. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

The Black RAF

Al and James discuss the Sherman Tank, and why the German’s lack of tanks cost them the war. They also chat about Douglas Porch’s book: Defeat and Division A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

The Sherman Tank 

Al, James, and John McManus set their sights on Lieutenant General Holland Smith and Major General Ralph Smith, charting their relationship over the Second World War as their personalities and approaches clash. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

USA: We Have Ways - Smith v Smith

Who was Peter White - writer of the incredibly influential war memoir 'With The Jocks'? Al Murray and James Holland speak to Andy Aitcheson about the man behind the book. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

With The Jocks - The 52nd Lowland Division

Al Murray and James Holland delve deep into the re-discovered war diaries of Italy veteran Lawrence Vale. They also discuss tank warfare after reading a casualties report on the Sherman tank. A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry Lineker Exec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a>

Sherman Deaths and Diaries